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HomeMy WebLinkAbout604.002 - Fire Explorer Adult Leadership Requirements Section 604.002 Page 1 of 4 FIRE EXPLORER MANUAL POST ORGANIZATION 604.002 FIRE EXPLORER ADULT LEADERSHIP REQUIREMENTS EFFECTIVE: JANUARY 2008 Current Revision Date: 3/01/22 Next Revision Date: 3/01/25 Author’s Name/Rank: Kerri L. Donis, Fire Chief Review Level: 1 Administrative Support: Annette M. Grieser, Executive Assistant ADA PURPOSE The Explorer Post (Post) will be established with adult leadership to ensure the program is meeting the goals and expectations of the Fresno Fire Department (FFD or Department) and the Boy Scouts of America. APPLICATION This section intentionally left blank. OPERATIONAL POLICY 1. The Fire Chief will appoint an active Chief Officer to coordinate communications and activities between the Department and the Post. a. The Designated Chief Officer will be responsible for the following: Establishing the Post Advisor and assisting with selection of the Associate Post Advisors and Civilian Adult Leaders. Approve financial expenditures and provide regular financial audits. Authorize Department funding for Post activities. Coordinate Post requests for facility and equipment use from the Department. Assure all Department rules and regulations are being followed by the Post and Advisors. Approve ride-along requests for qualified Explorers and review After Action Ride-Along forms. Section 604.002 Page 2 of 4 Preside over any disciplinary action or investigation on Explorer members or Post Advisors. 2. Post Advisor(s) will be appointed by the Fire Chief or her designee as a subordinate to the Designated Chief Officer and will provide the leadership and administration to the Post. a. The Post Advisor will be responsible for the following: Establishing and maintaining accurate meeting and training records. Recruitment, training, and scheduling of Associate Advisors. Preparing an annual budget for presentation to the Post Committee. Scheduling of meetings, training, and Post activities. Delegating leadership tasks of the Post. Oversee the purchasing for the Post. Preparing an annual report for the Fire Chief, through the Post Committee. Upholds the standards and policies of the participating organization and Learning for Life. Provides the necessary framework for protecting Post participants from abuse. Ensures that activities are conducted within safety guidelines and requirements. Seeks to cultivate within the participants of a Post the capacity to enjoy life and to have fun through the Exploring experience. Insuring all Advisors have completed the Youth Protection Training and the Explorer Leader Training 3. Post Associate Advisors assist the post advisor with the direct leadership and interaction with Explorers. Post Associate Advisors will also serve on the Post Committee. Section 604.002 Page 3 of 4 a. Associate Advisors will be responsible for the following: Following the direction of the Committee, Committee Chair, and Post Advisor. Participating in the planning/discussion of the Post through the Post Committee meetings. Participate in the scheduled Explorer Meetings, events, and Post activities. Assist with the development and implementation of the training modules and individual assessments. Recognize and provide mentoring and learning opportunities for the Explorers. Report all notable activities of the Post to the Post Advisor and/or the Committee Chair. Upholds the standards and policies of the participating organization and Learning for Life. Provides the necessary framework for protecting post participants from abuse. Ensures that activities are conducted within safety guidelines and requirements. Seek to cultivate within the participants of a Post a capacity to enjoy life and to have fun through the exploring experience. Completing both the Youth Protection Training and the Explorer Leader Training OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE Civilian adults over the age of 21 may also serve on the Post Committee. Approval must come from the Chief Designated Officer and Post Advisor. Adult Committee Members will assist in the planning and oversight of the Post. Section 604.002 Page 4 of 4 Department members and civilian personnel may serve as subject matter experts and lead training instructors for Explorer meetings under the supervision of the Post Advisor or Associate Advisors. Adult Instructors are not required to complete the youth protection training but are not allowed to conduct instruction or training without the presence of an Advisor. PROCESS This section intentionally left blank. INFORMATION This section intentionally left blank. DEFINITIONS This section intentionally left blank. CROSS REFERENCES No cross-references recognized.